Production Technician

Nippon Gases Group; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial and medical gases provider in Aberdeen is seeking a Production Technician. You will be responsible for ensuring safety, maintaining technical knowledge of gas processes, and managing stock levels while working closely with a dedicated team. The ideal candidate will have relevant forklift and crane certifications, strong English communication skills, and a commitment to safety and compliance. Join us for a rewarding career with opportunities for growth and development.

Benefits

Opportunities for development and learning

Commitment to safety and integrity

Inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• Certificates for Counterbalance Forklift and Banksman / Overhead Crane are essential.
• Strong attention to safety and efficient work practices.
• Ability to work efficiently with computer systems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure personnel safety and promote safe working practices.
• Maintain technical knowledge of gas manufacturing processes and safety requirements.
• Manage stock levels and maintain records of production requirements.

Skills

Counterbalance Forklift certificate

Banksman / Overhead Crane certificate

Manual Handling

Good housekeeping

Excellence attendance and punctuality

Fluent English Skills

Competent in use of Company Computer Systems

Demonstrate competency to work to all relevant Company Procedures and Work Instructions

Job description

Production Technician

Job description

Based at Dyce, Aberdeen AB21 0GP, Onshore Position

Key Tasks/Responsibilities:

• Maintain own work environment ensuring personnel safety
• Wear mandatory PPE and highlight others to do so
• Promote safe working. Enforce safety, working practices and good housekeeping
• Ensure staff compliance with company procedures
• Implementing control measures as identified in Task Based Risk Assessments
• To advise Supervisors if amendments/improvements to work procedures required
• Ensure safe use and maintain integrity of company assets
• Comply with and promote the Company Business Management System, including Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality requirements as appropriate.
• Maintain detailed technical knowledge of ALL gas manufacturing processes – methods, timings and safety requirements. Maintain detailed technical knowledge of ALL gas plant.
• Maintain stock levels of production requirements (liquids)
• Manage and maintain traceable records of all aspects of all stock including liquids (through use of the Company Computer Systems)
• Maximise gaseous relative to all liquid usage
• Maintain and hold stocks of industrial gases for customer call-off
• Maintain and hold consumable stocks required for industrial gas production
• Ensure that all customers/drivers are dealt with in a courteous manner

Job requirements

Critical Competencies/Skills

• Counterbalance Forklift certificate
• Banksman / Overhead Crane certificate
• Manual Handling
• Good housekeeping
• Excellence attendance and punctuality
• Fluent English Skills – verbal and written
• Competent in use of Company Computer Systems
• Demonstrate competency to work to all relevant Company Procedures and Work Instructions

About Us

Nippon Gases is one of the leading companies in the industrial and medical gases business in Europe. We service more than 150,000 customers and have a diversified involvement in broad industries such as healthcare, food, manufacturing, metallurgy, chemical products, electronics and energy. We aim to create social value through innovative gas solutions that increase industrial productivity, enhance human well-being and contribute to a more sustainable future.
Making life better through gas technology.

What can you expect from us?

We are an industrial company in which safety and integrity come first, as it could not be otherwise. We bet on the talent of each of our employees, creating opportunities for development and learning, as well as offering an environment of personal conciliation. Our employees are the key to achieve high customer satisfaction and be, day by day, your choice. We have a high commitment to society and respect for the environment. These values make us a great company with solid and continuous financial results.

Equal Opportunity Employment Policy

Nippon Gases is a company committed to equality and promotes an inclusive work environment free of any type of discrimination and harassment. We believe that the diversity of talent strengthens and increases our success. We have equality policies that guarantee employability and increase opportunities for all candidates.